"Each [temple] stands as a beacon to the world, an expression of our testimony that God, our Eternal Father, lives, that He desires to bless us and, indeed, to bless His sons and daughters of all generations. Each of our temples is an expression of our testimony that life beyond the grave is as real and as certain as is our life here on earth." —President Thomas S. Monson
"We lift our voices in thanksgiving for Thy marvelous blessings upon Thy people. Surely Thou hast favored us in a remarkable and wonderful way. We have been made partakers of Thine ancient covenant and become heirs to the great, eternal promises given of old." —Gordon B. Hinckley, Dedicatory Prayer, May 1984
